Original U.S. WWI Identified M1917 89th Division Painted Doughboy Helmet Shell - Joseph B. Prom, HQ Company, 353rd Infantry Regiment African Militaria including some chipping and paint

including some chipping and paint loss

the two shades were almost identical

The lock also has some lovely engraving

which definitely looks to have seen a good amount of use

MADE BY SETH THOMAS IN U

Original U.S. WWI Identified M1917 89th Division Painted Doughboy Helmet Shell - Joseph B. Prom, HQ Company, 353rd Infantry Regiment African Militaria including some chipping and paintOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a very nice example of a U. S. M1917 "Doughboy" helmet, which features original period OD Green paint and a painted Unit Insignia. The shell is maker marked with a stamping on the underside of the rim that reads YJ 154. The solid rivets and heat lot number indicate that this helmet shell was produced in the United States. The underside of the brim is painted with J. B. PROM 3. HQ. 297. This identifies the helmet